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ACE → BFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife) to Belfast International Airport (Belfast)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Iberian coastline, the dramatic crossing of the Bay of Biscay, and the approach over the Irish Sea into Belfast city.
Lanzarote Volcanic Fields
Unmatched views of the Timanfaya National Park and the island's unique lunar landscape during departure.
Lisbon & Tagus Estuary
If visibility is clear, you can spot the mouth of the Tagus River and the sprawl of the Portuguese capital.
Picos de Europa
Distant views of the snow-capped or rugged peaks of Northern Spain while crossing the Bay of Biscay.
Dublin & The Pale
A view of the Irish capital and the Wicklow Mountains as the flight crosses from the Celtic Sea into the Irish Sea.
Belfast City Skyline
Spectacular views of the Titanic Quarter, the Harland & Wolff cranes (Samson and Goliath), and the Belfast docks.
Sit on the right for the most geographically diverse views. On takeoff from ACE, you'll see the contrast of the turquoise coast against black volcanic rock. During the cruise, the European coastline remains visible. Upon arrival at BFS, the right side typically offers the best view of the city center and the iconic yellow gantry cranes.
Chinijo Archipelago
Aerial views of the smaller islands north of Lanzarote, including La Graciosa, shortly after takeoff.
Atlantic Ocean Expanses
Vast, unobstructed views of the deep blue Atlantic and shipping lanes heading towards the Strait of Gibraltar.
Irish West Coast
Distant glimpses of the rugged Wild Atlantic Way if the flight path follows a more westerly trajectory over the Celtic Sea.
Lough Neagh
A close-up view of the UK's largest lake, located immediately adjacent to Belfast International Airport, during the final descent.
The left side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. It provides the best perspective of Lough Neagh on the final approach into BFS, especially when landing from the south. Keep an eye out for whitecaps on the ocean during high-pressure systems.
Distance: 2,920 km (1,814 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min
Departure: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)
Arrival: BFS (54.6575012207, -6.21582984924)
Route Type: International
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